A child must take an entree item and at least one fruit or vegetable. Students are allowed to take up to three sides, including milk. We encourage students to take plenty of fruits and vegetables.

IS BREAKFAST AVAILABLE?

Yes, we serve breakfast at all five schools. The cost of breakfast is $2.25. Students who are approved for Free and Reduced lunches qualify for Free breakfast.

WHAT IF MY CHILD FORGETS THEIR HOME LUNCH AND HAS NO MONEY ON THEIR ACCOUNT?

The Bethel Board of Education allows students to charge up to three (3) lunches at the elementary and middle school levels, two (2) lunch at the high school level.

When a student at the elementary and middle school levels have more than three charged lunches, they will have their regular lunch replaced with a cheese sandwich, fruit and milk. The cost of this meal will be added to the account balance (Elementary $2.80/Secondary $3.20).

At the high school level, students are permitted to charge two (2) meals. No alternative meal is offered.

Students in elementary schools will have a negative balance letter sent home once a month if their account is running a negative balance.

We understand that these are challenging economic times and if you are experiencing financial difficulties, their are applications for free and reduced meals through the link below, at any of the school main offices or at the Bethel Board of Education Business Office at 1 School Street, Bethel, CT.

INFORMATION ABOUT FREE/REDUCED LUNCH?
You may apply for free/reduced lunch at any time during the school year. If your child/children was/were approved in the prior school year, they will carry-over for the first thirty (30) operating school days. You must re-apply every school year. If we do not receive a new application within the first thirty (30) operating school days, on the 31st day your child/children will be removed from the program. To re-apply, please print either the Free/Reduced Application (in English) or the Free/Reduced Application (in Spanish) and send to the main office of your child's school or to the Bethel Board of Education, Attention: Theresa Yonsky, 1 School Street, Bethel, CT, 06801. ONE APPLICATION PER FAMILY.

INFORMATION ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, he/she may qualify for SNAP. The name of this program used to be called Food Stamps. Please click on the following for additional program information: Addendum C - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

We are working diligently on offering more gluten-free and vegetarian options. If your child has a food allergy that is a medical disability, please contact your school nurse to find out how to get proper paperwork completed by your child's doctor so that we can facilitate any special needs.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Amanda Riley, Food Service Director, atrileya@bethel.k12.ct.us or (203) 794-8722.

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